Oh, Barbara - it's hard reading this, only because as a woman in 2022 -- it's instinctual to sweep in and make sure a fellow woman tells another: you're worthy, you deserve the best, and only AFTER he earns the right to even look at you - maybe give it to him with the understanding you get the FULL pleasure as well...

ugh, I then magnify this story, across the planet - across years and ages of women doing this.

(sigh)...harsh

-- but the truth must be shared. History cannot correct itself if we don't face the truth...

And you beautiful you...I hope you don't have to relive these horrors when you write...how does it affect you? Have you written all of this before or is this the first time you're putting it out there?

Sending you the biggest of hugs - and just happy you're in a better place...thanks for your vulnerability. I hope MANY young women read this....❤️